Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Classified Substitute is an on-call as needed position. Substitutes may work in a variety of different positions depending on their work experience.

Classified Substitute - Kitchen Worker at Coachella Valley Unified School District Share on X - Application Deadline 5/29/2026 1:00 AM Pacific Date Posted 5/18/2026 Contact Lilia Castillo Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Single Rate 16.90 Per Hour Length of Work Year On Call- As Needed Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper. Job Summary Classified Substitute is an on-call as needed position. Substitutes may work in a variety of different positions depending on their work experience. Requirements / Qualifications The following are required for this position prior to hire: - Qualified candidates will be contacted to move forward with DOJ & FBI Fingerprint Clearance process - TB clearance Classified Substitute is an on-call as needed position Ideal applicants should have experience in the following areas: 1. Prepares (such as preps, bakes, cooks, heating) and packages food items for the purpose of providing general consumption by students and staff. 2. Serves food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and requests of students and staff both indoors and outdoors. 3. Stocks food items and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities for food and supplies. 4. Inspects food items and supplies for the purpose of verifying accurate quantities of deliveries and orders. 5. Cleans equipment and work area for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition. 6. Collects money for the purpose of completing meal transactions. 7. Serve as a Cashier, collect monies and provide correct change. 8. Follow California Retail Food Code (Cal. Code) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control point) procedures as directed. 9. Maintain the kitchen, storeroom, and freezers in a neat and organized manner. 10. Assists other staff, for the purpose of providing support and back-up for their work assignments. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS All application fields must be filled out and the following documents are REQUIRED to be attached with your application: - Current Resume - 2 professional letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months. Professional letters of recommendation should be from current or former supervisors - - BLANK or INCOMPLETE applications will NOT be accepted. Please note that if your work/volunteer experience does not match any of the positions available to substitute, your application will not be considered. - - Applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis. Selected candidates will be contacted to move forward to get fingerprinted for DOJ and FBI. Once candidates clear TB and fingerprints they will be invited to attend a mandatory orientation. Food Handler's Certificate (Current Food Handler's Certificate)Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Professional recommendation letters dated within the past 12 months.)Resume (Please ensure your resume lists any work experience related to the positions you are interested in subbing for.) Comments and Other Information NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP (FEDERAL REGULATION, TITLE IX) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Michael Tittnich at (760)848-1081. The District’s 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez, the Director of Student Support Services, and can be reached at (760) 848-1156. Links Related To This Job Coachella Valley Unified - Map-Location Coachella Valley Unified School District - website The Desert Sun - Local Newspaper View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. Cal. PERS Links Not all postings qualify for Cal. PERS. Informational Only. Cal. PERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY

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